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811-815 Oak St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0844035 7 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
36
FewerMore

This building has 36 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 811-815 Oak St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1900
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,725 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0844035
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
1428 6th St #306 Santa Monica CA 90401
Last sale
080519

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813 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
811 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
815 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 811-815 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, owned by 815 Oak LLC, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced significant maintenance and renovation issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2019, the building underwent substantial remodeling work valued at $200,000 to address dry rot in walls and floors, and to renovate kitchens and bathrooms across all three units (811, 813, and 815), including the installation of new electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, and gas furnaces. However, several serious maintenance problems emerged around the same time, with multiple active complaints filed in 2019 regarding water damage, mold, window damage, plumbing issues, heating problems, and unauthorized units, including a report of an illegal unit with no egress and safety concerns about smoke detectors. All these complaints were documented between March and October 2019, suggesting a period of significant building system failures.

The building has a history of addressing various infrastructure issues, including sewer line replacement (2009), multiple water heater replacements (2008, 2009, 2018), and kitchen/bathroom renovations. Historical violations from 2008-2009 included problems with plumbing fixtures, interior surfaces, fire safety, and handrails, though these were all officially abated by April 2009. Recent work in 2020 involved street space permits, and there have been several 311 calls between 2021-2024 regarding various street-level issues such as graffiti and cleaning. The building underwent tenant buyouts in 2019 and 2020, with compensation amounts of $156,000 to one tenant and $142,500 to five tenants, indicating voluntary unit turnover during this period. The property has seen consistent maintenance efforts, though the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response.

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Risk rating

How 811-815 Oak St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 965 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.4%
Moderate concern 41.2%
Severe concern 50.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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811-815 Oak St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 14
Garbage and debris
furniture

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